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Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa Named Among "Top 50 Ski Hotels"

December 13, 2007

Boyne Falls, Mich., December 13, 2007 - The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa at Boyne Mountain in Michigan was selected by readers and named among the prestigious picks for "Top 50 Ski Hotels" in Conde Nast Traveler's 2007 Ski Poll. The hotel received the #42 spot and was the only property listed from the Midwest.

The affluent readers of the internationally distributed travel magazine were asked to evaluate 235 North American ski hotels they had visited in the past three years. Ski hotels were rated excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor on the criteria of location, rooms, service, dining/food and facilities. Criterion scores, which represent the percentage of respondents rating a hotel excellent or very good, were averaged to determine the final score.

The Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa was ranked before the Lodge & Spa at Breckenridge of Colorado and followed Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa, also of Colorado. Fellow Boyne Resort hotels, the Summit at Big Sky at Big Sky Resort in Montana and the Grand Summit Resort Hotel at Sunday River in Maine were also honored to be among the list.

"Being recognized by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler and the only Midwest hotel to make the cut is a true testament to the first-rate experience we provide our guests from premier amenities and conveniences to our commitment to exceeding expectations," said Phil Jones, resort accommodations manger.

Inspired by the mountain lodges of Switzerland and Austria, the 72-million dollar Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa opened in May of 2005 and features 220 luxurious one-, two- and three-bedrooms suites, the destination 18,000 square foot Solace Spa and new salon, state-of-the-art fitness center and Pilates studio, indoor/outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi tubs, full-service restaurant/lounge and wireless internet service. Entertaining guests of all ages and structurally connected to the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa is Michigan's largest indoor waterpark - Avalanche Bay - believed to be the only waterpark, ski resort combo of its kind. The 88,000 square foot park features eleven aquatic adventures, 100+ game arcade, two eateries and a mezzanine for parties.

BOYNE is a collection of mountain and golf resorts, retail stores and real estate opportunities based in Michigan. Each of the collection is a member of the Boyne USA Resorts family of resorts and attractions and includes Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls; Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs and The Inn at Bay Harbor - A Renaissance Golf Resort in Bay Harbor as well as Bay Harbor Golf Club, Crooked Tree Golf Club, Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, Boyne Country Sports and Boyne Realty. With countless lodging and meeting facilities, eight championship golf courses, premiere snowsports terrain, three spas, distinctive dining, spectacular events and Michigan's largest indoor waterpark, we ask......what are you up for? For more information on BOYNE, please visit www.BOYNE.com.